Quote by Steven Wright

I was reading the dictionary. I thought it was a poem abouteverything.

I was reading the dictionary. I thought it was a poem aboute

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This quote implies that the speaker found profound meaning and beauty in the act of reading a dictionary. It suggests that their perspective allowed them to see the mundane as extraordinary, perceiving the dictionary as a poem encompassing all facets of life. It emphasizes the power of interpretation and the potential for finding inspiration in unexpected places.

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